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SA38

NEWCASTLE EMLYN

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA38 covers NEWCASTLE EMLYN in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £256,147
1yr change ▲ 4.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£256,147

▲ 4.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

137 Mbps

Property Prices in SA38

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA38 is £256,147, broadly in line with the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA38 cost 10.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA38 have risen 4.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £306,754 96
Semi-detached £185,548 31
Terraced £142,958 24
Flat £97,211 0
All types £256,147 192

5-Year Price History

£239K £248K £256K £265K £274K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SA38

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA38 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SA38

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA38 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ysgol Cenarth Other Not inspected mi
Ysgol Y Ddwylan Other Not inspected mi
Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

72,599

Population

67

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
66.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA38 are 137.0 Mbps, with 91% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 53% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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137.0 Mbps

Avg Download

25.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA38 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SA38 — NEWCASTLE EMLYN

Area Summary

SA38 (NEWCASTLE EMLYN) offers property prices near the national average (£256,147), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (137 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SA38 NEWCASTLE EMLYN

What is the average house price in SA38 NEWCASTLE EMLYN?
The average house price in SA38 (NEWCASTLE EMLYN) is £256,147, based on 192 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.8% over the past year.
Is SA38 NEWCASTLE EMLYN a safe area to live?
Crime in SA38 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SA38 NEWCASTLE EMLYN?
The population of SA38 (NEWCASTLE EMLYN) is approximately 72,599 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SA38?
The average broadband download speed in SA38 is 137 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SA38 NEWCASTLE EMLYN?
There are 3 schools in or near SA38. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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